Did you use ARP studs on a Chimp RV8? If so what torque?

[adam quantrill]

I got an ARP stud kit for my Wedge, but it came with no instructions.

Just wondering what torque you would use on a Chimp RV8?

As I typed this in by hand, rather than cut'n'paste, it isn't cross posting, is it?

I would rather have spent this time welding and finishing the job, to be honest...

[debaron]

adam quantrill said:

I got an ARP stud kit for my Wedge, but it came with no instructions.

Just wondering what torque you would use on a Chimp RV8?

As I typed this in by hand, rather than cut'n'paste, it isn't cross posting, is it?

I would rather have spent this time welding and finishing the job, to be honest...

Mains or Heads?

[adam quantrill]

Sorry - head bolts.

Also if anyone has any pics of the installed studs please post them as I'd like to see how much thread sticks out after torquing up.

[debaron]

Do the studs up HAND TIGHT only into the head (12 ft lb ish)
Tighten the nuts to 80 ft lbs. make sure to use the supplied lube and if you're in any doubt about the cleanliness of the threads in the head, run a tap down first - you don't want to pull any!!

If you have a look on my profile - my thread 'engine rebuild begins' has some pics of the studs I believe.

HTH

Ryan

[adam quantrill]

What about re-torquing - did you re-torque and if so after what mileage? Did you re-torque hot or cold?